| Show longevity of distinguished characters the 10 antediluvian ante patriarchs average age years the six post patriarchs average age years seven ancient philosophers 79 years seven modern philosophers 70 years seven ancient historians 70 years seven modern historians 65 years seven divines from A I 1 D 1400 1700 74 years seven late divines 64 years seven poets between A D 1500 and 1700 65 years seven ancient poets 61 years seven late poets 40 years seven ancient conquerors and warriors 56 years seven modern conquerors and warriors 53 years I 1 six artists 67 years seven orators 60 years the fifty six signers of the declaration of independence 68 years this list is voted quoted miscellaneously from the records of distinguished men of both ancient and modern times |
